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The UPC is dead, long live the UPC!

European patent attorneys have been getting excited about the Unitary Patent (UP) and Unified Patent Court (UPC) for years, writing articles, and giving talks and presentations about the ins-and-outs and twists-and-turns of the whole thing. So what is the current situation? What has happened now?
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Avoiding Trademark Issues

An Own Goal? How to Avoid Getting Inter Trouble

Italian giants, Internazionale – otherwise known as “Inter” - have taken legal action for trade mark infringement against David Beckham's Major League Soccer club, which he has called Inter Miami CF. This means that Inter Miami CF may be forced to change their name just weeks ahead of their (long-awaited) debut. Wynne-Jones IP Trade Mark Attorney and Director Victor Caddy talks the perils of trade mark infringement and how to avoid a disaster of Major League proportions...
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Epo

EPO official fees to increase on 1 April 2020

The EPO adjusts its fees every two years. The EPO has now announced the next set of fee adjustments, which will come into effect on 1 April 2020. Full details of the fee increases are listed here and here. Overall, the EPO has implemented a general inflation-based 4% increase in official fees.
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Business Intellectual Property IP

Every business has intellectual property – even yours!

For many, intellectual property (IP) is an abstract concept that seems elusive, and businesses are often surprised when they discover that not only do they have IP, but it could increase the value of their business, attract investment and be financially lucrative.
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Designs Team Design Rights

Designs Team Launch

Full-service intellectual property law firm, Wynne-Jones IP, has formed a new, dedicated Designs Team to help designers, content creators and innovators get expert advice in an often overlooked and much under-used area of intellectual property.
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Mental Health Awareness Week Wynne Jones

Wynne-Jones IP supports Mental Health Awareness Week

Wynne- Jones IP are proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week which takes place from Monday 10th May to Sunday 16th May 2021. The Coronavirus pandemic has created new global challenges with many people suffering from increased stress and anxiety. Wynne-Jones IP are making a real effort to ensure staff feel supported and making both physical and mental wellness a priority.
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Brand Development Battle Plan

When brand development can be a warzone it's vital that every General has a battle plan

Every day, businesses across the globe invest significant sums of money in building brands and launching products that have shaky foundations. Often, entrepreneurs and business owners are unaware of the risks until they find shots are being fired at them. Large companies are often willing to take on the fight since they have the necessary resources, but for some small businesses with less resources it can be a fight for their life…
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Turkish Declarations Of Use

Turkish Declarations of Use

Have you recently validated your European patent in Turkey? Did you know that in addition to paying annual renewal fees, Turkish law also requires you to submit a public declaration stating whether you have actively worked your invention in Turkey?
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